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2010 BenMarco Cabernet Sauvignon

At 14% alcohol or ABV meaning “alcohol by volume,” the 2010 BenMarco Cabernet Sauvignon cost under $18 and scored 15+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. It comes…

2019 Pedra Cancela Rose’

With 12% alcohol, costing under $12, the 2019 Pedra Cancela Tourgia Nacional Rose’ from Portugal scored a nice 16 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20….

2009 Casanova di Neri Brunello

Costing $62 when released, with 15% alcohol, but not noticeable, the 2009 Cassanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino scored 19+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. I’m usually…

MV Lelarge-Pugeot Champagne

With an ideal 12% alcohol, the Multi-Vintage Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot Rose scored 18 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20 and it cost just over $75. It…

2019 Lavendette Rose

The 2019 Lavendette Rose from Alpes de Haute Provence scored 17 Dionysian points. It has 13% alcohol and cost under $14. The wild strawberry and herbs on the…

2013 Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc

Costing under $15, with 13% alcohol, and scoring 16 points on the 20-point Dionysian scale for wines, the 2013 Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc of Marlborough, New Zealand wasn’t a…

1993 J. LOHR Chardonnay

At 27 year old, the 1993 J. LOHR Estates Riverside Monterey Chardonnay was well over peak, but scored 14+ points on the Dionysian scale of 20 Amber brown,…

2019 Vietti Arneis

About $18, with 13.5% alcohol, the 2019 Vietti Roero Arneis scored 18 Gold Medal points on the dionysian scale of a possible 20. All Arneis is good. It’s…

2019 Damilano Arneis

Costing about $20 and at 13.5% alcohol, the 2019 Damilano Langhe Arneis scored 17 points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. It’s floral. It is balanced with acids. It…

2019 La Doria Gavi

Costing under $18, with 13% alcohol, the 2019 La Doria San Cristoforo Gavi scored 16+ points on the Dionysian scale. It’s a great food Gavi. Made with the…